Remote Music Data Analyst

Introduction to the Role

Welcome to a unique opportunity where creativity meets analytics. We're looking for a Remote Music Data Analyst to transform music industry trends into actionable insights. If you have a passion for numbers and rhythms alike, this role combines analytical depth with musical intuition. Here, you won’t just crunch numbers; you’ll decode melodies, moods, and millions of plays to uncover patterns that shape the future of music. Join a mission-driven team that celebrates innovation and thrives on turning sound into strategy. This is more than a job—it's a digital symphony of data-driven creativity with a remote-first mindset.

Annual Salary: $82,640

About the Team & Vision

Our team operates at the cross-section of technology and music culture. With a remote work culture built around inclusivity, collaboration, and curiosity, we embrace diversity and empower our analysts to become storytellers. We create tools, craft strategies, and guide artistic decisions by interpreting listener behaviors and genre evolution. Our data team is celebrated not just for its accuracy, but for its ability to innovate. As a Remote Music Data Analyst, you’ll be part of this vision—converting analytics into symphonic success stories for artists, producers, and platforms worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Data Interpretation & Strategy

• Analyze streaming metrics, audience engagement, track popularity, and playlist performance to uncover trends.
• Deliver real-time insights that influence artist promotion and release strategies.
• Utilize sentiment analysis tools to explore listener emotions and feedback patterns.

Reporting and Visualization

• Build comprehensive dashboards with storytelling visual elements to help stakeholders understand data narratives.
• Generate recurring analytics summaries and time-based insight snapshots tailored for internal teams using business intelligence tools.

Collaboration and Communication

• Partner with music curators, marketing teams, and A&R professionals to interpret data through a creative lens.
• Present findings in engaging, non-technical ways to influence artistic direction and marketing strategies.

Work Environment

Remote Culture

• Embrace flexible hours across time zones. We champion asynchronous collaboration to keep your creativity flowing.
• Engage in virtual music sessions, monthly brainstorming cafes, and data-driven hackathons to keep the rhythm alive.

Growth & Learning

• Access an ever-growing library of curated data science and music analytics workshops.
• Join mentorship circles designed to elevate your craft in remote analytics and music intelligence.

Tools and Technology

Analytics Suite

• Use tools like Tableau, Looker, or Power BI to translate raw data into digestible visual stories.
• Leverage Python and R for in-depth statistical exploration and predictive modeling.

Data Infrastructure

• Utilize platforms like BigQuery and Snowflake to manage large-scale data ingestion.
• Utilize APIs from Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music for real-time dataset integration.

Advanced Techniques

• Leverage predictive algorithms to anticipate listener trends, behavior shifts, and genre evolution.
• Experiment with clustering algorithms to segment audiences based on listening patterns.

Candidate Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Music Technology, or a related field.

Core Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a data analyst, preferably in the media, entertainment, or streaming space.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and one statistical programming language (Python or R).
• Exceptional communication skills—capable of translating complex data into compelling stories.
• Previous experience working in a remote or hybrid environment is a plus.

Creative Intelligence

• A personal or professional interest in music trends, digital audio distribution, or playlist curation.
• Ability to merge left-brain precision with right-brain curiosity, transforming music metadata into meaningful business intelligence.

What Sets This Role Apart

Impactful Work

You’ll be influencing the way millions of listeners discover and experience music. From emerging indie hits to viral sensations, your analyses help shape the soundtracks of everyday life.

Autonomy with Support

Enjoy the freedom to innovate while receiving support from a dynamic and diverse team. Our infrastructure allows you to test hypotheses, fail fast, and improve continuously.

Culture of Creativity

We’re fueled by playlists, powered by Python, and obsessed with optimizing listening journeys. Expect to be surrounded by passionate creatives who love geeking out on both harmonics and heuristics.

Perks and Benefits

• Fully Remote Work Setup with monthly coworking stipends
• Annual Music Conference Passes to stay in sync with the industry
• Learning & Development Budget to grow your analytics or music skills
• Paid Time Off, inclusive of global holidays and wellness days
• Home Studio Allowance, so your remote work environment reflects your vibe

Your Future with Us

This isn’t just a role—it’s a platform. A platform to amplify your voice through data, contribute to an industry you love, and explore boundaries of what’s possible when music and metrics meet. Here, we don’t just look at downloads; we understand what moves people.

Call to Action

🎧 Ready to blend beats with business? Let’s craft the future of sound together. Apply now to become the next Remote Music Data Analyst and turn listener behavior into a chart-topping strategy.